Last year Harry turned ten years old and in the same year we discovered he had arthritis. He's on tablets to help him (which he thinks are a great treat) and his walks have grown shorter. Sometimes he takes a breather mid walk. Some neighbours seeing him sprawled out on the grass recently have rushed out to see if he is alright. "Has he collapsed?" they say. But he's only resting. There's still a lot of life left in this old chap. We decided to get him a dog coat during the winter - see the blog entries where we spent all week choosing; Shopping For Harry and then changed our mind: Shopping For Harry Part 2 ; and then bought something else at the last minute - the Sherlock Hound number he is wearing in these two pictures. He just wears it when it's wet really. Not that he minds getting wet. He's still an eager aqua-dog. He was swimming in the river Ribble today - sans coat thankfully.
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Harry is a handsome dog and I love his Sherlock Holmes coat. I hold a special spot for Black Labs as we used to have one many years ago, though she had a little Dalmation mixed in as well and had white paws with spots on them. Harry's name suits him too. Can I take Harry home? I've fallen in love with him already.
ReplyDeleteJust tell him there is buttered toast and he will follow you anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHarry is a beautiful dog. I love the new coat too.
ReplyDeleteHe looks adorable, he is spoil in shopping, can you take me for shoppping too until part 5?lol Hope he will feel very well everyday, godluck to Harry. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAh, he looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteMichael: You certainly take care of your friend Harry.
ReplyDeleteHe's an adorable handsome guy, you take care Harry.
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ReplyDeleteMissed you at 'Face of the Week' the last week...well a couple of times I think. Thought I'd stop by and check up on what Harry was up to. He looks quite stylish in his coat. Yes, very Sherlock looking I agree! Glad he is still stepping out pretty well. Good to hear. Have a great week, enjoyed your photos and post in general!
These pictures are so cute, Michael! Harry is so sweet it's ridiculous! I love older dogs! I'm glad he thinks his arthritis meds are treats - that makes it easier :) I love his new jacket!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope his meds help him. That is a very fancy schmancy coat he's got there!
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